Year: 2021

The ‘Salute To Humphrey Lyttelton’ Tour November/December 2021 An ensemble of jazz musicians from the UK and USA embark on tour in November 2021, in celebration of the legendary trumpeter, band leader and BBC broadcaster Humphrey Lyttelton, on what would have been his 100th birthday anniversary year. Rising to prominence in the early 1950’s, Lyttelton’s…

Press Release Extension of deadline to midnight on Wednesday  1st September 2021 for completion of questionnaires for the All Party Parliamentary Jazz Appreciation Group  Review Of Jazz In England Following an enforced delay due to the global pandemic and a year of unprecedented change, challenges, and specific hardships for working musicians, promoters,venues, jazz organisations, studios,…

The recipients of the 2021 Parliamentary Jazz Awards were announced on Monday 26th July at 19:00 The Parliamentary Jazz Awards are organised by the All Party Parliamentary Jazz Appreciation Group (APPJAG) with the support of PizzaExpress Live. The Awards celebrate and recognise the vibrancy, diversity, talent and breadth of the jazz scene throughout the United…

Press Release Nominations announced for the All Party Parliamentary Jazz Awards 2021 The nominations have today been announced for the 2021 Parliamentary Jazz Awards.The Awards, organised by the All Party Parliamentary Jazz Appreciation Group (APPJAG) with the support of PizzaExpress Live. The recipients of the 2021 Parliamentary Jazz Awards will be announced online on Monday 26th…

There was an article in the Guardian on the 12th June 2021,  “Oliver Dowden – The paymaster who is calling the tune in the culture wars”. The article highlighted what a wonderful smokescreen culture wars are for the inadequacy of the Secretary of State for Culture and the DCMS. They serve to reinforce the findings…

Press Release The All Party Parliamentary Jazz Appreciation Group Announces A Review Of Jazz In England Following an enforced delay due to the global pandemic and a year of unprecedented change, challenges, and specific hardships for working musicians, the All Party Jazz Appreciation Group (APPJAG) has commissioned a Review of Jazz in England.  The Review…

Yorkshire Bitter The other day I noticed an article in the Guardian, “Yorkshire Symphony Orchestra brought back to life after 66 years”.  The Yorkshire Symphony Orchestra has been revived seventy-four years after it was first formed.  The Yorkshire Symphony Orchestra has been revived to support musicians in northern England hit by the pandemic. A few idle thoughts…

Press Release Voting is now open for the 2021 Parliamentary Jazz Awards, which this year will take place online. Entries are open to anyone with the final deadline set for midnight on Tuesday 14th May 2021. The Parliamentary Awards celebrate and recognise the vibrancy, diversity, talent and breadth of the jazz scene throughout the United…

Connects Music – Covid-19 Impact Study on UK Musicians’ and Music Creators’ Livelihoods This report reveals the impact over the last nine months of Covid-19 on UK musicians and music creators who are at the heart of the UK’s £5.8 billion music industry ( UK Music defines music creators as musicians, composers, songwriters, lyricists, singers, producers…

All-Party Parliamentary Group for the Night-Time Economy Report On Impact Of Covid-19 On UK Nightlife Read the report Here 40 MPs tell Chancellor and PM, act now or see ‘extinction’ of UK Nightlife The All Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) for the Night Time Economy, a cross-party group of more than 40 MPs, has today published the…

Chris Hodgkins International Quartet Tour May 2019 The Chris Hodgkins International Quartet toured 12 venues between the 14th and 26th May 2019. 11 of the dates were funded by Arts Council England and one date in Hay on Wye was funded by Night Out supported by Arts Council Wales. The towns played were: London, Scarborough,…

The Brexit Select Committee has been a vital space for holding the government to account over the last few years ably led by Hilary Benn Now Jacob Rees Mogg wants to get rid of it. Here is Hilary Benn in action: Hilary Benn (@hilarybennmp) tweeted at 10:46 pm on Wed, Jan 13, 2021: Indeed. It…